Event Rules
How long will the event take?
The event will take around 50 minutes.
What is the scientific definition of the Coriolis effect?
The Coriolis effect is an effect that makes objects travelling long distances across the Earth in the air, appear to be moving in a curve motion rather than a straight line.
What does the term, "Oceanography" refer to?
Oceanography is the term you use to study the ocean's traits.
How are waves affected by the depth of the water?
Waves are affected by the depth of the water, as the shallower the water is, the higher the wave is going to be.
If there are ties in scoring, how will they be dealt with?
Whichever team has a higher amount of questions answered correctly. They may also be dealt with the quality of the responses.
What is the amount of calculators each team can bring?
Each team can bring 2 calculators.
What is the scientific definition of wave frequency?
Frequency translates to the number of waves that pass a certain point in a specific time period.
Will we be studying Physical, Chemical, Biological, or Geological oceanography?
We will be studying Geological oceanography.
If two tectonic plates slid past each other, what is known as a transform plate boundary would form.
What is the scientific definition of Upwelling?
Upwelling is the process where colder water which is deeper, moves up to the surface (where there is warmer water from the Sun) as a result of wind.
What size binder are we allowed to bring with notes?
Any size binder is allowed.
What is the scientific definition of a Semi-Diurnal wave?
A Semi-Diurnal wave is a tide pattern when there are 2 high tides, and 2 low tides during 1 tidal day.
What exactly is the Ocean made out of?
The ocean is made out of ions, salt, and water.
What would happen if the Coriolis effect did no longer exist?
If the Coriolis effect no longer existed, it would be as a result of the Earth not rotating anymore. Without the Earth's rotation itself, life will not be able to function. On top of that, the weather will be horrible and dangerous without anything controlling the wind.
When do Spring tides occur?
Spring tides occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are all aligned with one another, usually happening when there is a full or new moon.
If the event features a rotation interactive labs, what is the rule about binders?
The rule about binders is that no resources may be taken out of the binder.
What is the scientific definition of Alkalinity?
The scientific definition of Alkalinity is the ability for any body of water to neutralize acids.
What affects the properties of seawater?
The temperature, density, pressure, and density affect the properties of seawater.
What would happen if the ocean experienced more acidification?
Ocean acidification is very harmful towards aquatic organisms, especially those who have carbonated skeletons and shells, and those who are sensitive to acidity.
What would be the effect on Earth if all glaciers melted?
If all glaciers on Earth melted, than sea levels would increase by more than 200 feet, resulting in every single city in the world that lie on the coast to be flooded.
Is anything else allowed in the binder, along with resources from anything?
Protection sheets for paper, laminating papers, having tabs for papers, and having labels are all allowed.
What is the scientific definition of a Thermocline?
A Thermocline is where the temperature changes.
How do glaciers form?
When snow builds up, freezes, and then spreads out, which forms a glacier.
How does the Moon impact the tides?
The moon has a force with gravity, which is reflected onto the ocean. This force pulls out water that is nearest to the moon, and water that is most far away from the moon. During the Earth's rotations, if wherever you are is inside the areas of pulled out water, the tides are higher. If you are not, then the tides are lower.
What is an Estuary?
An Estuary is a body of water, where fresh water, and salty water combine with one another.